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ASTRAL ‘s Q3 2024-25 Latest News: Profit Drops by 0.62% YoY

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🔹 The presented financial data is Consolidated to provide a comprehensive overview of the company performance.
🔹 Sales over the Year and quarter: The company experienced a substantial growth of 1.96 % in the past year, substantial increase in net sales/revenue by 1.94 %.
🔹 Income over the Year and quarter: There has been either a marginal increase or a decline in other income over the past year which is 84.38 %. Marginal increase in other income during this quarter, up by 34.09%.
🔹 Profit over the Year and quarter: Challenges in sustaining profitability for ASTRAL LIMITED. Profit dropped by -0.62 % Year to Year, ASTRAL LIMITED’s profitability increased by 3.59 % in this quarter.
🔹 EPS over the Year and quarter: EPS increased by 0.47 % Year to Year. EPS increased by 3.66 % in previous quarter. Positive impact on shareholders.

This analytical report on ASTRAL LIMITED stretches beyond conventional financial metrics to include an in-depth exploration of the company’s long-term strategic plans and their alignment with current market conditions. It examines the sustainability of the company’s business model in light of emerging market trends and competitive pressures. The insight provided by seasoned industry analysts adds depth to the evaluation, offering predictions that help in assessing the company’s position and potential movements in its stock price. For investors, this report serves as a crucial tool in understanding the intrinsic value of the company and strategizing their investment moves accordingly.

Metrics Previous Year Previous Quarter Current Quarter Quarter to Quarter Difference Year to Year Difference
Sales Rs. 1370.2 Cr Rs. 1370.4 Cr Rs. 1397 Cr + 1.94 % + 1.96 %
Expenses Rs. 1165.1 Cr Rs. 1160.3 Cr Rs. 1177.6 Cr + 1.49 % + 1.07 %
Operating Profit Rs. 205.1 Cr Rs. 210.1 Cr Rs. 219.4 Cr + 4.43 % + 6.97 %
OPM % 14.97 % 15.33 % 15.71 % + 0.38 % + 0.74 %
Other Income Rs. 6.4 Cr Rs. 8.8 Cr Rs. 11.8 Cr + 34.09 % + 84.38 %
Interest Rs. 7.5 Cr Rs. 10.2 Cr Rs. 13.9 Cr + 36.27 % + 85.33 %
Depreciation Rs. 50.1 Cr Rs. 59.9 Cr Rs. 63.1 Cr + 5.34 % + 25.95 %
Profit before tax Rs. 153.9 Cr Rs. 148.8 Cr Rs. 154.2 Cr + 3.63 % + 0.19 %
Tax % 26.38 % 26.95 % 26.96 % + 0.01 % + 0.58 %
Net Profit Rs. 113.3 Cr Rs. 108.7 Cr Rs. 112.6 Cr + 3.59 % -0.62 %
EPS in Rs Rs. 4.22 Rs. 4.1 Rs. 4.25 + 3.66 % + 0.71 %


Today, we’re looking at ASTRAL LIMITED’s financial performance for the Q3(Dec 2024-25).Starting with the top line, the company reported a robust year-over-year sales growth of 1.96 %. However, it did see a marginal increase of 1.94 % from the previous quarter. Expenses ticked up slightly by 1.49 % quarter-on-quarter, aligning with the annual rise of 1.07 %. Operating profit, while up 6.97 % compared to last year, faced a quarter-on-quarter increase of 4.43 %, signaling a short-term expansion in margins.
The Operating Profit Margin (OPM) % echoes this narrative, showing resilience on an annual basis with an increase of 0.74 %, but an expansion of 0.38 % sequentially. Other income rose by 34.09 % compared to the last quarter, despite an annual growth of 84.38 %. Interest expenses surged remarkably by 36.27 % from the previous quarter, yet the year-over-year increase remains at a moderate 85.33 %. Depreciation costs climbed by 5.34 % quarter-on-quarter, whereas on an annual scale, they saw an increase of 25.95 %. Profit before tax grew annually by 0.19 % but saw an increase from the preceding quarter by 3.63 %.
Tax expenses as a percentage of profits increased slightly by 0.58 % compared to last year, with a more notable quarter-on-quarter increase of 0.01 %. Net profit fell by -0.62 % year-on-year but experienced a 3.59 % expansion from the last quarter. And finally, Earnings Per Share (EPS) displayed an annual uptick of 0.71 % but a quarterly rise of 3.66 %. In summary, ASTRAL LIMITED’s annual performance indicates steady growth, although the quarter-on-quarter figures suggest some areas may require strategic attention.

Metrics Previous Year Previous Quarter Current Quarter Quarter to Quarter Difference Year to Year Difference
Sales Rs. 1370.2 Cr Rs. 1370.4 Cr Rs. 1397 Cr + 1.94 % + 1.96 %
Expenses Rs. 1165.1 Cr Rs. 1160.3 Cr Rs. 1177.6 Cr + 1.49 % + 1.07 %
Operating Profit Rs. 205.1 Cr Rs. 210.1 Cr Rs. 219.4 Cr + 4.43 % + 6.97 %
Net Profit Rs. 113.3 Cr Rs. 108.7 Cr Rs. 112.6 Cr + 3.59 % -0.62 %
EPS in Rs Rs. 4.22 Rs. 4.1 Rs. 4.25 + 3.66 % + 0.71 %


In reviewing ASTRAL LIMITED’s 2024-25(Q3) financial snapshot, key trends emerge, shedding light on the company’s performance.Sales saw a robust 1.96 % year-on-year growth, however, there was a minor increase of 1.94 % from the previous quarter. Expenses rose by 1.07 % compared to the previous year, with a 1.49 % increase quarter-on-quarter. Operating Profit surged by 6.97 % annually, and saw a 4.43 % increase from the last quarter.
Net Profit showed yearly decrease of -0.62 %, and experienced a 3.59 % increase from the previous quarter. Earnings Per Share (EPS) rose by 0.71 % annually, however rose by 3.66 % compared to the last quarter. In essence, while ASTRAL LIMITED exhibits strong annual growth indicators, short-term improvements suggest the potential for recovery and the importance of strategic adjustments to counter market challenges effectively. That’s all for now in the financial sector.

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